*Social Worker - HANDS - Competitive pay, work-life balance, attractive benefits.
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North Central District Health Department provides innovative, diverse, and inclusive population based public health as a leader through education, disease prevention, regulation adherence and communicable disease control.
We are passionate about protecting the public’s health, offering the opportunity to develop new skills, and making a positive impact on the health of others.
Join us in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
*Position:*
North Central District Health Department has an opportunity for a full time Social Worker - HANDS.
This is a full time contract position and serves under the direction of the Public Health HANDS Supervisor.
The salary range for this position is $20.
30 - $25.
24 hourly.
Some of the responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to;
* Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving, after review of prenatal or birth records from the hospital or clinic, to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age.
* Conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child.
* May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines.
* Keeps accurate logs of service visits, schedules, and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program policy and guidelines.
* Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and provide administrative assistance or guidance to departmental staff, which may include but is not limited to; monitor, evaluate and participate in modifications regarding program requirements.
* Review records and reports submitted by program requests or agency staff and ensure compliance with federal and state law regulation and policies.
May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.
*Minimum Education, Training or Experience:*
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work, Psychology.
*Experience:* One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management
*Special Program Requirement/Substitution for Education, Training or Experience*:
Major in Sociology may be considered for this position if the individual has at least two (2) year’s of experience in case assessment and management.
*Interested?*
*Applications may be obtained at:*
North Central District Health Department
1020 Henry Clay St.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
_www.
ncdhd.
com_
*You may deliver completed application, resume and transcript in person, fax, or email to:*
North Central District Health Department
1020 Henry Clay St.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Fax: 502-633-7658 Attention Lisa
*Transcripts must list the degree awarded.
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*Completed application must be submitted by* *01/03/2024.
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Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.
Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Who we are:*
North Central District Health Department is a local government agency on the front lines of public health.
We protect your health from threats, educate our communities about health issues and provide healthy solutions.
* We offer work-life balance.
* We promote great team culture.
*Benefits Summary:*
* Earn up to 24 paid leave days a year.
* Comprehensive health benefits package.
* 11 ½ Paid holidays
* Lifetime Pension-Retirement benefits
*Location:*
North Central District Health Department serves the communities of Henry, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky.
We are centrally located between Louisville and Lexington.
We are also surrounded with beautiful parks, great dining and close proximity to Kentucky’s only designer mall.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.
30 - $25.
24 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* Community health center
* In-person
Ability to Relocate:
* Shelbyville, KY 40065: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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